Essex County and Lawrence City property record for 157 Margin St, Lawrence, MA 01841
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,688 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $234,000 (Jun 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,483 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 188 0000 0070 A |
| Primary APN | 188 0000 0070 A |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,646 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,688 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 188 0000 0070 A |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 MARGIN ST |
| City | LAWRENCE |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01841-4240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | LAWRENCE MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LAWRENCE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 251300 |
157 Margin St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2003.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MARGIN ST, LAWRENCE, MA 01841-4240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200334912 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7915 / 11 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000056746 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Margin St was $5,483, up 5.1% from the year before.
Source: Essex County and Lawrence City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex County |
| Municipality | Lawrence City |
| Unified School District | Lawrence School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,483.00 (+5.14%) | $634,600 (+7.09%) Land $116,300 Building $518,300 | $678,551 |
| 2025 | $5,215.00 (+9.72%) | $592,600 (+15.34%) Land $116,300 Building $476,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,753.00 (-5.99%) | $513,800 (+3.26%) Land $122,100 Building $391,700 | |
| 2023 | $5,056.00 | $497,600 Land $117,900 Building $379,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 Margin St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 157 Margin St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAWRENCE WATER WORKS serves 89,143 people · EPA ID MA3149000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2016 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 469 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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